It is most important that each UIL member school stay current with all athletic rules and policies. This page contains sport specific rule and season information for football. For additional information on UIL rules, refer to the policy section or the manuals section of our web site.
Football News
April 01, 2019
Online Tackling Training - ATAVUS
Online Procedures/Directions for Tackling Training can be found here
This document can also be found on our Football Rules and Guidelines page.
Football Dates 2019-20
5A and 6A Schools Without Spring Training, 4A, 3A, 2A, 1A, AND ALL INCOMING 9TH GRADERS
| Date |
Event or Deadline |
| August 5 |
First day of conditioning (No contact activities permitted. No contact equipment except helmets may be worn.) |
| August 10 |
First day of full contact |
| August 15 |
First scrimmage |
| August 21 |
Second scrimmage (5 Day Rule applies) |
| August 26 |
Third scrimmage (Schools opting for a third scrimmage shall not play during week one) |
- Schools that do NOT participate in spring training are allowed 2 scrimmages.
5A and 6A Schools With Spring Training
| Date |
Event or Deadline |
| August 12 |
First day of conditioning |
| August 17 |
First day of full contact |
| August 22 |
First scrimmage |
| August 28 |
Second scrimmage (Schools opting for a second scrimmage shall not play during week one) |
Possible Playing Dates
| Week |
Dates |
| Week One |
August 29, 30, 31 |
| Week Two |
September 5, 6, 7 |
| Week Three |
September 12, 13, 14 |
| Week Four |
September 19, 20, 21 |
| Week Five |
September 26, 27, 28 |
| Week Six |
October 3, 4, 5 |
| Week Seven |
October 10, 11, 12 |
| Week Eight |
October 17, 18, 19 |
| Week Nine |
October 24, 25, 26 |
| Week Ten |
October 31, November 1, 2 |
| Week Eleven |
November 7, 8, 9 |
District Certification
| Date |
Deadline |
| November 9 |
District Certification - Schools have 11 weeks to play a maximum of 10 games. |
Playoff Dates
| Week |
Dates |
| Week One |
November 14, 15, 16 |
| Week Two |
November 21, 22, 23 |
| Week Three |
November 28, 29, 30 |
| Week Four |
December 5, 6, 7 |
| Week Five |
December 12, 13, 14 |
| State Championships |
December 18, 19, 20, 21 (All Conferences) |
